Maple Walnut Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping
If you’re in search of a heartwarming side dish that combines comfort and flavor, look no further than the Maple Walnut Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping Recipe. This delightful dish showcases the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, enhanced by a crunchy pecan topping and a hint of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- ⅓ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for topping)
- ⅓ cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Toss with melted butter, cinnamon, salt, pepper, paprika, and maple syrup until well-coated.
- Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans with additional maple syrup and thyme.
- Once sweet potatoes are tender and golden, sprinkle the pecan mixture on top and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg